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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 21.76 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 21.76 and 15.67 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 21.76 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/21.76 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 21.76 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.98/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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